KALE AND SHRIMP FRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,onion-3/4 th large finely chopped,turmeric pd-1/2 tsp,kale-1 bunch,shrimp-34 g,green chillies-1 slit,garlic chopped-1&1/2 tbsp,red chilli flakes-2 pinches,red chilli pd-2 pinches,salt-according to taste

method

for preparing the kale,seperate the leafy part from the middle stem and wash nicely.chop and put in a colander for water to drain nicely.cook the cleaned and washed shrimp along with red chilli pd,half the turmeric pd,little salt in a vessel for few minutes until any water from the shrimp dries up.heat the oil in a pan and tip in garlic and when it starts to change colour tip in onions,green chilli,turmeric pd,salt and fry until the onions are light brown.now put the kale leaves into the pan.stir fry and after a minute tip in shrimp,red chilli flakes.adjust the salt.when the kale is little soft turn off and serve with rice.

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CORN AND CAPSICUM SANDWICH

required:2 tsp finely chopped onion,capsicum finely chopped-3 tsp,frozen sweetcorn-2 handfuls,chaat masala-2 pinches,salt-2 pinches,curry powder-2 pinches,cheese slices-2,butter-to apply on bread,bread slices-4 large

method

remove any water from corn.mix onion,capsicum,corn,chaat masala,salt,curry powder. put the stuffing on one slice of bread and cover it with another slice which has been buttered on the top.repeat with the other slices of bread and place them carefully on a heated sandwich toaster.

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GULKAND PINWHEELS

required:readymade crescent roll which makes 8 danish,cream cheese-1&1/2 tbsp,lemon juice-2 tsp,gulkand or rose petal jam-6 tsp,white sugar-1 heaped tsp,1 beaten egg-to brush

method

mix softened cream cheese with sugar and lemon juice.pat the crescent dough into one big layer by pinching all the triangles together.roll with a rolling pin if necessary.spread cream cheese in a thin layer across the dough.roll into a log and cut into equal parts.flatten the rounds so that they form a slight dent in the middle.put the jam in the middle.lightly grease the baking tray with butter.put the pinwheels little apart from each other on the baking tray and refrigerate for half an hour.apply the egg wash over the pinwheels.meanwhile preheat the oven at 350f and place the baking tray on the top shelf. keep checking after 10 min.it takes about 12 -13 min.when they form a golden crust remove the baking tray from the oven.

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LEFTOVER CHICKEN FRY PULAO

required:1/2 kg left over chicken fry,1&3/4 th cups basmathi rice,salt-to taste,garam masala-1/2 tsp,cinnamon-2" piece,cloves-4,green cardamom-2,star anise-1,bay leaves-2,mace-1,coriander chopped-1 small bunch,mint leaves-1/2 small bunch,green chilli-1 slit,oil-1 tbsp,water-2&1/4th cups,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp

method

soak the basmathi rice for 30 min. take a pressure pan and heat it up with oil.add the cinnamon,star anise,cardamom,cloves,bayleaves,mace,green chilli and fry.now add the ginger&garlic paste and fry again until it changes colour.add the soaked and drained rice and stir fry for a min.tip in coriander,mint leaves and mix well.add the chicken fry now

pour water and tip in salt,garam masala.the water should be on the salty side.when the water heats up close the lid and put on high flame.when the cooker starts a mild whistling sound, reduce the flame and cook for 5 more min and turn off

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MIXED VEGETABLES CURRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-3/4th tsp,turmeric pd-less than 1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,dosakayi or yellow cucumber-500g,drumstick-2 nos cut into 1&1/2" pieces after trimming the ends,brinjal long green-4,tomato-2 medium finely chopped, onion-3/4th of a  medium size finely chopped,hyacinth beans or chikkudukaya-150g fibre peeled on both sides while trimming the ends[when in season],red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,warm water-3/4 th cup,salt-according to taste

method

the yellow cucumber seeds should be checked before cooking because they are sometimes bitter in which case the seeds and soft orange part underneath should be discarded.the brinjal should be put in salted water immediately after dicing and before adding to the pan squeeze out the water completely and add.

heat the oil in a wide pan.splutter the mustard and add onion,cumin seeds,curry leaves,turmeric pd,salt and fry until the onion sweats.add drumsticks,beans and fry for 2 minutes.now add the cucumber,tomato,brinjal pieces,red chilli pd and cook covered for a minute on high flame .now add warm water and adjust any salt.reduce the flame,mix well and cover until the brinjal pieces are cooked.

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CASSAVA ADAI

required:cassava or karra pendalam-312 g grated,green chillies-3 finely chopped,turmeric pd-a pinch,salt-according to taste,red onion finely chopped-1/2 medium size,coriander-finely chopped little,vegetable oil-few spoons

method

mix all the ingredients except oil and take a handful of mixture and press it down as thinly as possible on a seasoned flat tawa.heat the tawa and fry the adai with oil on both sides until nicely brown.repeat until the mixture is used up.

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SHAWARMA CHICKEN SALAD

required:boneless and skinless chicken thighs-2  marinated in shawarma spice or tandoori masala store bought,spring mix leaves-1 handful,spinach leaves-2 handfuls,salt-2 pinches,black pepper pd-2 pinches,sesame oil or olive oil-1 tsp,cherry tomatoes washed and halved-few,lime juice-1/2 lemon,red onion-1/4th of a medium size and thinly sliced[optional],vegetable oil-for frying chicken,dry fruits like pistachios-optional

method

make some incisions on the chicken and marinate the chicken overnight.cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan on high heat.when charred on both sides remove and cut chicken into pieces.mix spring mix leaves or salad leaves,spinach leaves,onion,tomatoes,salt,pepper pd,olive oil,limejuice,chicken and mix well.immediately serve.

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PEPPERONI,FIG AND GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD

required:uncured pepperoni-few slices,soft goat cheese-little,salt-a pinch,italian seasoning mix-1/2 tsp, ripe figs-few sliced thin,1 rectangular or round flatbread-store bought,

method

place the flat bread on a baking tray.if it is rectangular cut into even pieces.sprinkle salt all over them and arrange pepperoni slices.then arrange the figs and add the cheese.sprinkle the seasoning mix all over.preheat the oven to 300 F.while preheating put the baking tray inside and when the bread starts to brown on the edges remove.remove the goat cheese from the refrigerator 10 min before preparing for the cheese to melt.

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